Summary
After weeks of mounting pressure to see action on guns, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have come to an agreement on a framework for gun legislation. NewsHour's political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has the details. For a transcript of the story, click here .Five Facts
- How do senators plan to stop gun violence?
- Who is supporting this bill?
- Why is it newsworthy that these supporters come from both parties?
- What do senators still have to do to turn their proposal into a law?
- When do senators hope to have the bill written?
Focus Questions
Do you agree with the senators’ proposal? Would you feel more safe if it became law? Are there other things that you think should be done? Media Literacy: NewsHour’s political expert, Lisa Desjardins, provides almost all of the information in this segment. Do you find her summary helpful, or would prefer to hear the news first-hand through interviews of and speeches by the politicians themselves?For More
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